VO Connect
Last-mile connectivity for telecoms and ISPs
Telecoms
Leadership
Wayne Mackenzie
Corne de Villiers
Investment professionals
Leadership
Wayne Mackenzie
Corne de Villiers
Investment professionals
VO Connect (“VO”) is a national telecommunications service provider which is licensed by The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”) with an Individual Electronic Communications Network Service License (“I-ECNS”) and Individual Electronic Communications Service License (“I-ECS”) license. VO specialises in the delivery of licensed last-mile microwave connectivity. It is a wholesale supplier to large telecommunications and internet services providers (“ISPs”) who in turn service their customers over the VO network.

VO Connect has established itself as a key player in the South African telecommunications landscape, building a reputation for reliability, compliance, and technical expertise. The company’s licensed infrastructure enables the secure and efficient transmission of data, supporting mission-critical communication needs for its clients. VO’s services are tailored for scalability, allowing ISPs to grow their own networks by leveraging VO’s backbone and coverage.

VO has a national presence covering most of the major metros in South Africa and is expanding into many smaller rural towns. Along with its ability to deliver high-speed wireless communications, it also has multiple interconnects with fibre network operators (“FNOs”) to offer fibre services to the market. The integration of fibre connectivity further enhances VO’s service portfolio, providing clients with a range of robust, flexible solutions for both urban and remote deployments. With ongoing investment in network infrastructure and a commitment to expanding coverage, VO Connect continues to support the growth and innovation of South Africa’s digital economy.

Vuna Partners shareholding
49%
Management shareholding
51%
Co-investor shareholding1
History
1995
Virtual Office is born
The business was launched with the intent of delivering new internet-based products for a virtual world.
2023
Vuna Partners acquire 49% stake
The investment took almost two years to negotiate and was finalised in December 2023.
4
B-BBEE level
70 +
Employees
94%
Connectivity coverage (Metropolitans)
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